Flashback vs FocuSnap!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flashback
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Flashback Flashback is a Spaced Repetition Flashcards App where as you master cards they show up less and less frequently, using the Leitner Box method. Key Features • No ads, no data collection, no signup • Quick Review Decks – Automatically created collections of cards you are struggling with, like “Failed Last week”, “Most Failed Cards”, and “Failed Twice in a Row”. • "Rebalance" - When you take some time off, reset your schedule rather than have all cards due immediately • Statistics - Each card tracks how often you got it right or wrong Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
FocuSnap!
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Focus with a system, not willpower. FocusSnap turns your smartphone into the ultimate "proctor." It's a new kind of focus app that records your study sessions with a unique mechanism. In beta testing, users increased their weekly study time by an average of 1.78x (*). We solve the problem of "I want to study, but I end up on my phone" with a system that doesn't rely on willpower. ■ Why your study habits don't stick It's not because your willpower is weak. It's because your phone is too tempting. FocusSnap doesn't ask for grit or discipline—it creates an environment where slacking off isn't an option, so you can perform at your best. ■ Three focus mechanisms 1. Random photo capture — your phone becomes a proctor While you study, the app takes photos of your hands at unpredictable times. Not knowing "when you'll be caught" keeps you honest. That exam-room focus can happen at home too. 2. Team & friend sharing — getting caught keeps you accountable Your photos are shared with your team and friends. The feeling of "being watched" is a stronger deterrent than any amount of willpower. When you do well, the same visibility becomes your biggest boost. 3. Photo log — proof of your effort More than a time log. Your study moments stack up as photos. Seeing how much you've actually done multiplies your sense of achievement. ■ Who it's for ・Exam takers & students — You want to focus at home and get results. ・Professionals studying for certifications — You want gentle accountability without a real supervisor. ・Anyone trying to use their phone less — You want to cut mindless screen time and build self-control. ■ Results ・1.78x study time: Average weekly study time increased in prototype users. ・Better habits: Many users report sustained study routines. ■ Get started FocusSnap is free to start. Stop blaming yourself. Download now and get a new kind of focus. (*) Based on comparison of study time before and after use among prototype users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocuSnap! at none against Flashback's 3. FocuSnap! also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Flashback's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Flashback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FocuSnap! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flashback ships an update every 6 days, FocuSnap! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flashback | FocuSnap! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Strawlight Software Ltd | DAICHI SUNAGA |
In-app purchases
Flashback
- Flashback Premium$0.991 Month
- Flashback Premium$7.991 Year
- Flashback Premium$3.99
FocuSnap!
No in-app purchases









